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This chess game between Fridrik Olafsson and Alexander John (1767) was played at Birmingham U20 International in 1950 and finished ½-½. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (D61).
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Fridrik Olafsson vs Alexander John?
Fridrik Olafsson vs Alexander John (1950) finished ½-½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Fridrik Olafsson vs Alexander John?
The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense, Rubinstein Variation (ECO D61).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Fridrik Olafsson vs Alexander John, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.